Southpoint closed for day after 3 people shot, mall evacuated - WTVD-TV

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Streets at Southpoint has closed early on one of the busiest shopping days of the year after three people were shot Friday, including a 10-year-old.

One person is in custody. A weapon was recovered, police said.

On Friday afternoon, police and fire crews descended on the popular shopping destination. Originally, it was believed that one person was shot but ABC11 later learned that three people were shot.

Police said at a media briefing that three other people were injured during the evacuation.

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The shooting happened between two groups that knew each other, police said. Most people involved fled, police said.

The mall was placed on lockdown.

The 10-year-old was injured by a ricochet shot, police said, and was taken to the hospital with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries.

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The mall is closed for the day.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office and Highway Patrol are assisting Durham Police with traffic management.

Drivers and shoppers are urged to avoid the area.

There is no further threat at the mall, police said.

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